CORONAVIRUS BRIEFS:
McMASTER: STAY HOME IF POSSIBLE: Hours after the News & Press went to press last Monday, Gov. Henry McMaster dropped the other shoe – he issued an executive order requiring that all S.C. residents either be “at home or at work” if possible. The order went into effect April 7. What does this mean for you? It means the governor wants you to either be at home or at work at this point in the coronavirus crisis, unless you need to go...
NASCAR announces nominees for Hall of Fame Class of 2021, Landmark Award
NASCAR has announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021, introducing the Modern Era and Pioneer Ballots for the first time. The list includes five first-time NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees – three on the Modern Era Ballot and two on the Pioneer Ballot. Jeff Burton (21-time Cup Series winner), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (15-time most popular driver) and Carl Edwards (28-time Cup winner) join seven previous nominees on...
Trinity-Byrnes gets positive feedback on ‘Distance Learning’ program
In compliance with the directives of Gov. Henry McMaster, Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School in Darlington County closed and transitioned to Distance Learning March 6. Trinity-Byrnes students have not missed any classes since Distance Learning began, but have continued to follow their daily class schedule without interruption. Parents have been pleased with Distance Learning at Trinity-Byrnes, the school says. A parent of a 7th-grader...
Helen Kent
DARLINGTON – Helen Craft Kent, 86, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020. The family will hold a private graveside service at Grove Hill Cemetery. Anyone wishing to pay their respects to Mrs. Kent was invited to do so last Wednesday at Belk Funeral Home. Born Jan. 31, 1934, Helen was the daughter of the late Jasper and Mabel Craft. She was known for being an amazing lady with a gentle spirit, and will be greatly missed by her...
Murray W. Norwood
Murray W. Norwood, 80, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020. A graveside service was held Tuesday, April 14, at Darlington Memory Gardens. Born Jan. 7, 1940, Murray was the son of the late James A. “Jim” and Eadelle L. Norwood. He retired from Sonoco Products Co. after 28 years and was a member of the Old Timer’s Club. He was a farmer until his nephew took over the farm, and was one of the founders of the Swift Creek Fire...